Senior Technical Officer

Northrop Grumman; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Hybrid working

Parental leave 18 weeks

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Recognition program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to join the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team on a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover. You will help shape maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements for the KC-30A fleet and work with Defence stakeholders to maintain safety and availability.

You will review AMP/TMP data, manage configuration management, and provide specialist technical advice.

Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft maintenance programs (AMP) and configuration management.
• Liaison with Defence stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ability to obtain Australian security clearance and citizenship as required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP) and Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP).
• Reviewing maintenance program amendments and engineering changes.
• Conducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes.
• Providing specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover) At Northrop Grumman Australia, our people help deliver some of the nation's most important Defence capabilities. This 12-month fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to join our KC-30A Program and contribute to the safety, availability and operational readiness of a critical Royal Australian Air Force fleet.

Working alongside Defence customers, engineers and aviation specialists, you'll solve complex technical challenges and see the direct impact of your work on mission success.

Your role:

As a Senior Technical Officer within the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team, you'll help shape and maintain the aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements that keep the KC-30A fleet operating safely and effectively.

Working across engineering, sustainment and Defence stakeholders, you'll review technical data, support maintenance program improvements and drive initiatives that enhance fleet performance and availability.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP), Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and configuration management requirements. Reviewing maintenance program amendments, engineering changes and technical instructions. Conducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes. Providing specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders. Supporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable and mission-ready aircraft capability.

About you:

As a Senior Technical Officer within the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team, you'll help shape and maintain the aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements that keep the KC-30A fleet operating safely and effectively. Working across engineering, sustainment and Defence stakeholders, you'll review technical data, support maintenance program improvements and drive initiatives that enhance fleet performance and availability. Key responsibilities include: Managing and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP), Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and configuration management requirements. Reviewing maintenance program amendments, engineering changes and technical instructions. Conducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes. Providing specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders. Supporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable and mission-ready aircraft capability.

What we offer:

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave
• We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Recognition Program

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.